34 Mental Health Resources in Essex, New Jersey — Free Help & Counseling

34 verified mental health resources in Essex, New Jersey. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

Verified resources

• American Habitare and Counseling Inc — Mental Health in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 799-0508 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Bridge Inc — Mental Health in Irvington, New Jersey — (973) 372-2624 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Bridge Inc (Caldwell) — Mental Health in Caldwell, New Jersey — (973) 228-3000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• COPE Center - Division of OAKS Integrated Care — Mental Health in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 783-6655 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• COPE Center - Division of Oaks Integrated Care (Montclair) — Mental Health in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 783-6655 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Care Plus NJ Inc - Mental Health Resource Center — Mental Health in Bloomfield, New Jersey — (201) 265-8200 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Carewell Health — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 266-4701 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Center for Family Services — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (877) 922-2377 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Clara Maass Medical Center - Behavioral Health — Mental Health in Belleville, New Jersey — (973) 844-4357 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Community Psychiatric Institute — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 673-3342 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Counseling Center at West Caldwell — Mental Health in Caldwell, New Jersey — (561) 459-5737 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• EOH Acquisition Group LLC — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 266-4701 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Eleanor Health - Verona — Mental Health in Verona, New Jersey — (856) 395-9944 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Embark Behavioral Health — Mental Health in Livingston, New Jersey — (862) 418-8832 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Family Connections Inc — Mental Health in Orange, New Jersey — (973) 323-3448 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Family Service Bureau of Newark — Mental Health in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 412-2056 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Forge Medical Group of West Orange — Mental Health in West Orange, New Jersey — (862) 658-6700 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• GenPsych Livingston — Mental Health in Livingston, New Jersey — (855) 436-7792 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Greater Essex Counseling Services - Drug and Alcohol OP and IOP Treatment — Mental Health in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 623-7878 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Integrity House — Mental Health in Newark, New Jersey — (973) 623-0600 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• It Takes A Family — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 766-1265 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Jewish Family Service of - MetroWest New Jersey — Mental Health in West Orange, New Jersey — (973) 765-9050 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Just One Big Happy Family LLC — Mental Health in Irvington, New Jersey — (973) 373-0810 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Marilyn Center for - Hope Help and Healing — Mental Health in East Orange, New Jersey — (973) 474-6492 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Mental Health Association — Mental Health in Montclair, New Jersey — (973) 509-9777 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

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• Newark, New Jersey (8 listings)
• East Orange, New Jersey (7 listings)
• Montclair, New Jersey (4 listings)
• West Orange, New Jersey (3 listings)

Frequently asked questions

How many mental health resources are available in Essex, New Jersey?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Essex, New Jersey. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these mental health services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.